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Awl-fruited Sedge

Carex stipata, Cyperaceae

Zones
3–9
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Ground CoverBeneficial Insect HabitatMulch Maker

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

High (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Great Solomon's SealPolygonatum commutatum
Nutrient AccumulationWind Protection
Wild MintMentha arvensis
Nutrient AccumulationBeneficial Insect Habitat
SquashberryViburnum edule
Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Shortbeak SedgeCarex brevior

Closely related sedges compete intensely for the same soil resources and growing space, with dense root systems creating strong competition

Longhair SedgeCarex comosa

Sedges in the same genus exhibit strong resource competition and may produce root exudates that inhibit nearby congeners

Lake SedgeCarex lacustris

Both sedges compete intensively for wetland resources with similar root zones and growth habits

Uses

Functions

Wetland FiltrationErosion ControlWildlife Habitat

Common Questions

What zones does Awl-fruited Sedge grow in?

Awl-fruited Sedge grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Awl-fruited Sedge?

Good companions for Awl-fruited Sedge include Great Solomon's Seal, Wild Mint, Squashberry.

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